Chacteristics of living things
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- Q1Which of the following are NOT a characteristic that all living things share?physical growth and developmentthe ability to produce their own foodobtainment and use of resources for energythe ability to reproduce30s
- Q2Which of the following best explains the difference between asexual reproduction and Sexual reproductionSexual reproduction involves only one parent and Asexual reproduction involves two parents.Asexual reproduction involves only one parent and the offspring is identical to the parent. Sexual reproduction involves two parents and the offspring is a combination of both parents.Asexual reproduction creates offspring that are a combination of both parents. Sexual reproduction creates offspring that are identical to both parentsSexual reproduction involves two parents and the offspring is identical to the parent. Asexual reproduction involves only one parent and the offspring is a combination of both parents.30s
- Q3Plants are the only living organism on earth that can produce their food. Which of the following is the correct term to define this ability.Plants are heterotrophsPlants are called phototrophsPlants are autotrophs30s
- Q4Living organisms that must obtain their energy from an outside source are called which of the following?AutotrophesHeterotrophsBacteriaPlants30s
- Q5Which of the following is the definition of Respiration?Energy is released from food in most organisms through the process of respirationThe process by which plants make their own foodAll of the aboveThe ability to make their own food30s
- Q6Which of the following best explains why raccoons are heterotrophs?Raccoons can be found in both the city and the country.Raccoons cannot make their own foodRaccoons are predators and preyRaccoons eat both plants and insects30s
- Q7What can be said about all organisms that make their food by photosynthesis?They are animalsThey both autotrophs and heterotrophsThey are autotrophsThey are heterotrophs30s
- Q8Examine the picture shown. Which characteristic of life does this illustrate?ability to obtain and use resorucesability to respond to stimuliability to grow and developablity to reproduce30s
- Q9The list shown has 4 traits of an organism. Which trait best explains that the organism reproduces sexually?Trait # 4Trait # 3Trait # 1Trait # 230s
- Q10Which term best describes any change to an organisms surroundings?StimuliResponseGrowthDevelopment30s
- Q11Roberto is trying to decide if the small things he has found in his garden are living or not. He places the items in a bowl with a small amount of vinegar nearby, and the items move in the opposite direction. Which of the following characteristics is Roberto testing?Living things respond to stimuli.Living things use and obtain resources.Living things reproduce.Liging Things experience growth and development.30s
- Q12Turkey mating season is in the spring of each year. The male turkey does several things in order to attract a mate including gobbling and showing off its tail in what is called a strut. Which of the following is the male Turkey attempting to do to the female turkey?Attempting to get the female to respond to a stimuliAttempting to get the female turkey to hunt for food.Attempting to get the female turkey to reproduceAttempting to get the female turkey to obtain resources30s
- Q13Organisms need energy to perform the basic necessities of life. Which of the following is NOT one of those basic necessities of life?The ability to growThe ability to undergo developmentThe ability of repairing injured cellsThe ability to reproduce30s
- Q14Before a Track meet, Runners like to eat food with high amounts of carbohydrates and proteins, like Fruit, Nuts and Berries and, Pasta. These foods allow the body to burn the energy they provide very quickly. Which of the following process takes place in the body to release that energy?The process of growth and development.The process of respiration.The process of digestion.The process of photosynthesis.30s
- Q15Which of the following organisms is most likely to be a product of sexual reproduction?A Potato PlantAn onion plantA bumble beeA strawberry plant30s
